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Jennifer T Smilowitzمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Nutrition
• Gut Microbiome
• Clinical Nutrition
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jennifer T. Smilowitz, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Cooperative Extension at the University of California, Davis, in the Department of Nutrition. Her research focuses on the role of diet in shaping the gut microbiome across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on clinical nutrition and lactation during the critical first 1000 days of life. Dr. Smilowitz also serves as the director of the ORIANE Lab, which develops evidence-based interventions to address health equity through nutrition education and community engagement. Education: B.S., Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology, University of California, Los Angeles Ph.D., Nutritional Biology, University of California, Davis Research Interests: Dr. Smilowitz investigates how dietary patterns influence gut microbiome composition and function, particularly in infants and young children. Her work bridges clinical research and community outreach, addressing gaps in health equity through initiatives like the ORIANE Lab’s multimedia educational programs and professional development training for healthcare providers. Outreach & Impact: Her programs emphasize culturally sensitive interventions to improve infant feeding practices, reduce chronic disease risk, and empower families through nutrition literacy. Recent efforts include analyzing the 2022 U.S. infant formula shortage’s impact on parental behavior and infant health outcomes. Labs & Teams: The ORIANE Lab (Outreach & Research Implementing Advancements in Nutrition Equity) employs multi-disciplinary strategies to translate scientific findings into actionable community health solutions, including dietary intervention trials and health professional training initiatives.

Lisa Feigensonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Development
• Numerical Cognition
• Child Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lisa Feigenson is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Johns Hopkins University, affiliated with the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. She co-directs the Johns Hopkins University Laboratory for Child Development. Her research focuses on cognitive development, particularly numerical cognition and working memory, using behavioral methods to study infants, children, and adults. Feigenson holds a PhD from New York University. Her work explores how cognitive primitives develop across lifespan, including intuitive physics understanding, numerical abilities, and memory systems. Notable awards include the Troland Award (National Academy of Sciences), Boyd McCandless Award (APA), and McDonnell Scholar Award. Her lab investigates how infants and children process numerical information, working memory limits, and learning mechanisms triggered by expectation violations. Recent studies highlight resilience of numerical cognition in congenital blindness and links between approximate number systems and formal math skills. Feigenson has published extensively in top journals like Science, Nature, and PNAS. Her research bridges developmental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and educational applications, emphasizing foundational cognitive capacities and their development.

• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Infectious Disease Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Julie Arnott is a Lecturer in Health Protection and Infection Prevention and Control at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland, since November 2021. She holds a BSc in Public Health, a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Protection, and an MPH in Epidemiology from UCC, and is currently a full-time PhD candidate there. Education: BSc in Public Health and Health Promotion, University College Cork Postgraduate Certificate in Health Protection, University College Cork MSc in Public Health (Epidemiology), University College Cork PhD candidate at UCC Research Interests: Mental health, maternal and perinatal health, pandemic outcomes (focusing on COVID-19), and infectious disease surveillance. Current projects include the ULTRA maternal health study in Tanzania and the COVICAT study on pregnancy outcomes during the pandemic. Awards: Recipient of three HSE Excellence Awards (2021) Antibiotic Guardian Award, Public Health England (2019) Teaching & Curriculum Development: Programme Director for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Protection at UCC. Leads modules on Health Protection, Infection Control, and Global Health. Implements UCC's Connected Curriculum and Universal Design for Learning principles, emphasizing real-world case studies and interdisciplinary collaboration. Collaborations: Works with INFANT (Irish Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research), National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre (NPEC), and international partners like the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (Tanzania) and the European congenital anomaly surveillance (EUROCAT) network.

• Health Informatics
• Health Data Analytics
• Meta-analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Samuel Stewart, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Director of Health Data Nova Scotia in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Medicine. He specializes in health informatics, with expertise in secondary health data, meta-analysis, and health data analytics. His research bridges technical and clinical domains, focusing on improving healthcare decision-making through data-driven approaches. Education: PhD in Health Informatics, Dalhousie University (2014) MMath, University of Waterloo (2008) BSc, University of King’s College (2006) Research Interests: Secondary health data utilization Knowledge translation and meta-analysis methodologies Machine learning and natural language processing in healthcare Social network analysis in clinical communities Awards: 2015 Canada Health Infoway Data Impact Challenge Runner-Up ($10k) 2013 Best Paper, ISHIMR International Symposium 2012 Steven Huesing Scholarship (Top Canadian Graduate Student in Health Informatics) Teaching & Service: Course instructor for Biostatistics, Health Informatics, and Data Mining Dalhousie REDCap Server Administrator Member, Health Sciences Research Ethics Board Leadership in interprofessional deprescribing research initiatives Labs & Teams: Leads Health Data Nova Scotia, fostering collaborative research across institutions. Active in the Canadian Network for Observational Drug Effect Studies (CNODES), focusing on pharmacoepidemiology and research impact measurement.

James Morganمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Language Development
• Spoken Word Recognition
• Phonetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James L. Morgan is a Professor of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences and Linguistics at Brown University. He holds dual appointments in the Department of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences and the Linguistics Program. His research focuses on early language development, particularly spoken word recognition in infants and young children, and how auditory/visual speech input interacts with infants' perceptual capacities to facilitate language acquisition. Educated at Washington University (AB 1974), UC San Diego (MA Linguistics 1976, MA Psychology 1979), and UIUC (PhD Developmental Psychology 1983), Morgan previously taught at the University of Minnesota and held visiting positions at CNRS-EHESS (Paris) and the University of Potsdam. His work is funded by NIH/NICHD grants and recognized by Fulbright and Fogarty fellowships. Research highlights include discovering infants' sensitivity to prosodic patterns in speech segmentation, demonstrating how lexical categories influence phonetic learning, and analyzing infant-directed speech properties. He directs the Metcalf Infant Research Lab and serves on editorial boards for Infancy and Language Learning and Development . Teaching focuses on language acquisition, psycholinguistics, and cognitive development. Recent studies explore how infants categorize grammatical vs. lexical words using acoustic correlates, the role of visual prosody in speech perception, and developmental trajectories of phonetic detail processing. Collaborators include Sheila Blumstein, Bertram Malle, and David Sobel in interdisciplinary projects linking linguistics, psychology, and neuroscience.

• Auditory Neuroscience
• Hearing Loss Diagnostics
• Neurophysiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ross Kevin Maddox, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School. He previously held a joint appointment as Associate Professor in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Neuroscience at the University of Rochester (2016–202?). His research focuses on auditory neuroscience, particularly selective attention and listening, and the development of diagnostic tools for hearing loss in infants (e.g., the parallel auditory brainstem response, pABR). He also investigates subcortical neural responses to natural sounds and multisensory integration in complex environments. Education: Ph.D. and M.S. in Biomedical Engineering (Boston University), B.S. in Sound Engineering (University of Michigan). Postdoctoral training at the University of Washington Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences (I-LABS). Research interests include neurophysiological methods (e.g., EEG, psychophysics), clinical translation of basic science findings, and improving assistive technologies for hearing disorders. His lab at the Kresge Hearing Research Institute bridges basic science, clinical applications, and methodological innovation. Notable contributions include the pABR technique for rapid hearing threshold estimation and studies on subcortical responses during speech-in-noise tasks. Current projects emphasize naturalistic auditory processing and translational hearing research.

Florentin Wörgötterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Neuroscience
• Artificial Neural Networks
• Experimental Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Florentin Wörgötter is a Professor of Physics at Georg-August University Göttingen, specializing in Computational Neuroscience and Biophysics. He holds affiliations with the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience and the Computational Neuroscience Group (CNS) . His career includes roles as a visiting professor at institutions like the Academia Sinica (Beijing, China) and KTH (Stockholm, Sweden), and directorships such as leading the INCITE Institute. Research focuses on computational models of neural systems, synaptic plasticity, and visual system dynamics. Active in interdisciplinary fields including brain-machine interfaces and developmental neuroscience. His work bridges experimental and theoretical approaches, with recent publications addressing dynamical systems modeling, unsupervised learning, and infant motor behavior analysis. Notably, he has contributed to frameworks for smart environment control via neural interfaces. Awards section: No specific scientific awards listed in the provided text. Advising/Grants: The text does not explicitly list advised students or grants, though his extensive collaborations suggest active mentorship and funding. Labs/Teams: Leads the CNS Group at Göttingen, affiliated with the Physics of Biological and Complex Systems (IMPRS) and Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience research clusters.

• Developmental Psycholinguistics
• Early Speech Perception
• Word Segmentation
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Mireia Marimon Tarter is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Center for Brain and Cognition, Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), Spain, where she leads an EU-funded Marie Curie project on statistical learning in bilingual and at-risk infants. She is part of the Speech Acquisition and Perception (SAP) group led by Prof. Núria Sebastián-Gallés. Previously, she was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Potsdam and held visiting positions at UCLA and Université Paris Descartes. Ph.D. in Linguistics (Early Language Development), University of Potsdam, Germany (2019) M.Sc. in Cognitive Science and Language, University of Barcelona, Spain (2015) Her research focuses on early speech perception, word segmentation, and statistical learning in infants. She investigates how infants extract words from fluent speech, the role of prosody and phonological encoding, and links to later language development. A significant part of her work addresses methodological challenges in infant research, including reliability of behavioral methods, individual differences, and web-based data collection . Her recent publications span topics such as pupillometry, artificial grammar learning, social robots in language acquisition, and innovative infant testing tools. The studies reveal trends in neurocognitive methods in developmental science , with increasing use of physiological measures (pupillometry), digital tools (web-based games), and cross-linguistic designs . She has received multiple scientific awards and competitive grants: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (2023–2025) Postdoc Prize from Brandenburg in Human and Social Sciences (2022) Volkswagen Foundation "Open Up" Research Grant (2026–2027, Co-PI) Labex EFL Mobility Grant (2019) KoUP Cooperation Funding (2021) Paper of the Month, Research Focus Cognitive Sciences (March 2022) Mireia Marimon Tarter has supervised master's theses at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya and taught courses in psychobiology of language, cognitive neuroscience, and language acquisition at UPF, UOC, and the University of Potsdam. She has contributed to major collaborative projects such as ManyBabies (MB3N) and served on academic committees including the Study Commission at the University of Potsdam. She is also involved in science communication as coordinator of the Kinder Schaffen Wissen Social Media Team. Her current research is conducted within the Speech Acquisition and Perception (SAP) Group at UPF, which focuses on the cognitive and neural bases of language acquisition. She previously contributed to the "Crossing The Borders" project (DFG-funded) and the "Toytest" project at the University of Potsdam, aimed at early detection of language disorders.

Jesse Snedekerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Language Acquisition
• Cognitive Psychology
• Psycholinguistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jesse Snedeker is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University, within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Their research investigates the cognitive and linguistic mechanisms underlying language acquisition and processing in children, with a particular focus on naturalistic contexts and developmental trajectories. Education: University of Washington, B.A., 1994 University of Pennsylvania, M.A., 1996 University of Pennsylvania, Ph.D., 1999 Dr. Snedeker's research centers on psycholinguistics and cognitive development, especially how children learn language through interaction, context, and prediction. Their work integrates behavioral, electrophysiological (EEG), and eye-tracking methodologies to explore lexical processing, syntactic generalization, and semantic integration in both typical development and autism. A strong emphasis is placed on naturalistic paradigms and real-world language input. The recent publications reflect a cohesive research program examining language acquisition through meta-analytic, experimental, and methodological lenses. Themes include the role of caregiver input, form- and meaning-based prediction, cascaded processing in production, and innovative data collection techniques like webcam eye-tracking. The work spans cognitive psychology, developmental science, and neuroscience, often employing advanced tools to study real-time language use in children. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Dr. Snedeker leads the Snedeker Lab at Harvard, mentoring graduate and undergraduate researchers involved in studies on language and cognition in autism and typical development. Their lab conducts both in-person and online studies, contributing to foundational knowledge in language acquisition. While specific grants are not mentioned, the breadth and technical sophistication of the research suggest sustained funding support. Future work appears to be advancing naturalistic methods and deepening understanding of interactive language learning.

Elika Bergelsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Language Acquisition
• Infant Cognitive Development
• Word Learning
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Elika Bergelson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University, where she leads the Bergelson Lab (BLAB) within the Laboratory for Developmental Studies. Her research investigates how infants learn language from their surrounding linguistic, visual, and social environments. She previously held faculty positions at Duke University and the University of Rochester, and her work bridges developmental psychology, cognitive science, and linguistics. PhD in Psychology, University of Pennsylvania (2013) Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Rochester (2013–2014) Research Assistant Professor, University of Rochester (2014–2016) Assistant/Associate Professor, Duke University (2016–2022) Associate Professor, Harvard University (2023–present) Her research focuses on early lexical development, particularly how infants comprehend words before they can speak. She is best known for identifying the “comprehension boost” — a rapid improvement in word understanding around 12–14 months. Using eye-tracking, EEG, corpus analysis, and behavioral methods, her lab explores how sensory input, social interaction, and language exposure shape learning. She also studies language development in blind and deaf/hard-of-hearing infants to understand the role of sensory modalities in acquisition. The recent articles reflect a strong focus on naturalistic language input, cross-linguistic comparisons, and developmental mechanisms. Themes include the impact of parental talk, the relationship between tonal language experience and music processing, and the structure of early vocabularies. Her work increasingly incorporates large-scale data and cross-cultural collaboration, as seen in her PNAS and Science publications. Scientific Awards: NIH Early Investigator Award FABBS Early Career Award Bergelson mentors students and researchers at all levels and is committed to open science, sharing data via HOMEBANK, Databrary, and GitHub. She actively engages in science communication, with media features in the NIH Director’s Blog, BBC, ABC Australia, and Harvard Gazette. Her lab emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusivity in both research participation and training. The Bergelson Lab is part of Harvard’s Laboratory for Developmental Studies and continues the SEEDLingS project’s legacy while expanding into new domains like atypical development and cross-linguistic studies.

• Maternal and Child Health
• Public Health Education
• Health Policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rochelle S Mayer is an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) and the long-standing Director of the National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health (NCEMCH), a national resource center funded by the U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau. She has led NCEMCH for over 30 years, shaping national initiatives in maternal and child health policy, education, and service delivery. Her research interests span maternal and child health, public health education, child development, health policy, pediatric care linkages, and online training systems. Her work emphasizes improving developmental health outcomes through integrated care models, preventive tools like the Bright Futures Program, and national resource centers that support families and providers. The publications she has led reflect a strong trend in translating research into practical tools for clinicians, families, and policymakers. Her focus includes digital education platforms, early intervention systems, and family-centered developmental support, particularly in underserved populations. Dr. Mayer has served as Principal Investigator on over $80 million in university-based grants supporting programs such as the National Action Partnership to Promote Safe Infant Sleep, the Children’s Safety Network, and the Healthy Start National Resource Center. These initiatives highlight her leadership in large-scale public health implementation and evaluation. She previously held key roles at Harvard University as education director of the Infant Health and Development Program and was a research psychologist at Bank Street College of Education. She earned her doctorate in Education from Harvard University, establishing a strong foundation in developmental science and educational policy. She led the Maternal and Child Health Library, the National Center for Health and Safety in Child Care, and the Title V Information System, demonstrating deep involvement in national data and knowledge dissemination systems. Her editorial work on Educating Children for Democracy further illustrates her commitment to child-centered, equitable education systems.

• Aboriginal Health
• Rural and Remote Health
• Global Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Cathryn Josif is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Notre Dame, Fremantle Campus. She is actively involved in teaching and research with a strong commitment to improving health outcomes in Aboriginal, rural, and remote communities. Her academic roles are grounded in extensive clinical and research experience across diverse Indigenous settings. Education: Diploma of Nursing, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) Bachelor of Nursing, Edith Cowan University (ECU) Graduate Certificate in Child & Family Health, Curtin University Graduate Diploma of Midwifery, Charles Darwin University (CDU) Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney Bob & June Prickett Churchill Fellowship Cathryn's research interests center on Aboriginal Health, Rural and Remote Health, Global Health, Maternal and Infant Health, and Participatory Action Research . She emphasizes community-led, culturally safe methodologies and has led significant research projects that have been recognized nationally. Her work often integrates qualitative and mixed methods to understand health service delivery and improve outcomes for marginalized populations. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in Indigenous maternal health, dementia care, aged care during crises like the pandemic, and innovative educational approaches such as photovoice. The research spans disciplines including public health, gerontology, nursing, and health services, with a consistent focus on equity, community engagement, and service improvement in remote Australia. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Bob and June Prickett Churchill Fellowship (2016) – for improving dementia services in remote Aboriginal communities NHMRC '10 of the Best' Research Projects (2014 and 2022) – for impactful health research Best Conference Presentation Prize (2004) – Australian Paediatric Child Health Nurse Conference Cathryn has co-supervised a Master’s student to completion and is currently supervising a PhD candidate and another Master’s student. She has received research grants through NHMRC and other bodies supporting projects on carer wellbeing, maternal health, and aged care. Her community engagement includes invited keynotes, such as at the 22nd Chronic Disease Network Conference in Alice Springs (2019). She is a member of the Australian College of Nursing and has contributed to government reports and policy-relevant research, particularly through evaluations of midwifery group practices and remote health service models.

Bernard Camilleriمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Speech and Language Development
• Dynamic Assessment
• Child Language Impairments
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bernard Camilleri is a Senior Lecturer in the Division of Language and Communication Science at City St George's, University of London, within the School of Health Sciences. He joined City University London in 2005 as a lecturer and has since played a pivotal role in teaching, research, and administration. He serves as Programme Director for the PGDip/MSc in Speech and Language Therapy and is the Director of the Compass Centre, the in-house teaching and research clinic. His academic journey includes a BSc (Hons) in Communication Therapy from the University of Malta (1995), an MSc in Human Communication (2000), and a PhD in Language and Communication Science (2009), all from City, University of London. His research centers on dynamic assessment of children's language, early identification of communication disorders, and developmental speech and language impairments. He has a special interest in bilingual children and infants at risk, aiming to improve early detection and intervention. His work bridges clinical practice and academic research, with strong emphasis on psychometrics and assessment validity. The most recent articles reflect a consistent focus on dynamic assessment methodologies, particularly for infants and bilingual children. These studies explore tools for receptive vocabulary, word learning, joint attention, and motor imitation, demonstrating strong reliability and potential for clinical use. His publications span journals such as the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics , and include contributions to book chapters and international conferences. City, University of London (2017) Gold prize winners - SHS Health Has Got Talent Dr. Camilleri has supervised numerous student placements and provides clinical tutoring within the postgraduate Speech and Language Therapy program. He has collaborated extensively with researchers like Nicola Botting, James Law, and Barbara Dodd. His work has been supported through institutional roles and conference presentations, including a keynote at the NAPLIC Conference in 2011. He is an active member of the Health and Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. He leads and participates in several research groups, including the Developmental Assessment & Intervention Research (DAIR), Speech, Phonology & Linguistics, and Gesture, Deafness & Sign groups, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in child language research.

Kim Dremstrupمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Engineering
• Brain-Computer Interfaces
• EEG Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kim Dremstrup is Head of Department at the Department of Health Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine, Aalborg University, Denmark. He is a leading researcher in biomedical engineering with a focus on brain-computer interfaces (BCI), EEG analysis, sleep research, and rehabilitation technology. He has played a pivotal role in establishing BCI and sleep research at AAU and leads the Aalborg BCI group, recognized internationally for early applications in stroke, spinal cord injury, and ALS rehabilitation. PhD in Computerized Sleep Analysis (1993) MSc in Biomedical Engineering (1984) His research centers on decoding brain signals for clinical applications, with major contributions including the invention of the Nightingale Automatic Sleep Analyzer and co-invention of the EDF bio-signal format used globally. His work enables assistive technologies for severely disabled individuals, particularly through hybrid control systems integrating brain and tongue signals. He is also involved in telerehabilitation and neonatal care technologies. Recent publications highlight advancements in error-related potential detection in stroke and motor disabilities, hybrid BCI-tongue control for ALS, and assistive robotics. His work spans neuroscience, biomedical engineering, robotics, and clinical medicine, with a strong translational focus. Inventor of the Nightingale Sleep Analyzer Co-inventor of EDF bio-signal format President, Danish MedTech Society (DMTS) Danish representative in IFMBE Chairman, Den Nordjyske Trivselsfond He actively supervises PhD students and participates in multiple research projects, including assistive robotics and multimodal control systems. He is also engaged in public discourse through media contributions on digital health and personalized medicine. He leads the Center for Rehabilitation Robotics and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals in health and well-being.

Jingping Nieمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT)
• Pervasive Healthcare
• Wireless Sensor Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jingping Nie is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Data Science and Society. She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University (2025), under Professors Xiaofan Jiang and Matthias Preindl, and a B.S. in Engineering Science from Smith College (2017). Her research focuses on AIoT systems, wearable devices, and pervasive healthcare, aiming to enhance human wellness through hardware-software co-design. Education highlights include Columbia University (Ph.D. 2025, M.S. 2019) and Smith College (B.S. 2017, magna cum laude). Research spans smart healthcare solutions, smart grid optimization, and emotion recognition via wearable platforms. She leads the NIcE X Lab, focusing on embedded AI and computational IoT systems. Key awards include the ACM MobiSys Best Paper (2024), Apple Scholars in AI/ML Fellowship (2023), and IEEE ITEC Best Paper (2021). Her work bridges AI, cyber-physical systems, and data analytics to create human-centric technologies. Active in professional service as Program Chair of ACM HumanSys 2025 and reviewer for venues like ACM IMWUT. Open to mentoring students in AIoT, wearable tech, and healthcare innovation through her lab openings.